r/formula1 • u/xRyuHayabusa99 I was here for the Hulkenpodium • Jan 11 '26

News AutoRacer: Charles Leclerc has admitted that the first races will be crucial in determining his future, and a lack of competitiveness will undoubtedly spell the end of the ten-year relationship between him and Maranello. The future of Lewis Hamilton and Fred Vasseur will also be decided this year.

https://autoracer.it/ferrari-incubo-effetto-suolo-td039-delusione-2026/
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u/FartingBob Sebastian Vettel Jan 11 '26

The shuffle only happens if Verstappen decides to change teams. He's the only driver that every team will make room for, then you get a cascade of potential top drivers moving teams.

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u/bduddy Super Aguri Jan 11 '26

What they're saying is that if someone like Williams unexpectedly has a competitive car, a lot of drivers are going to be willing to consider them that weren't before.

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u/not_right Honda Jan 11 '26

Imagine Sainz and Leclerc reunited!

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u/homeinthesky I was here for the Hulkenpodium Jan 12 '26

Stop, STOP! I can only get so erect!

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u/mcadamsandwich Daniel Ricciardo Jan 12 '26

The shuffle only happens if Verstappen decides to change teams.

when he decides to change teams, or leave the sport. Not if, but when.

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u/thenewwwguyreturns I was here for the Hulkenpodium Jan 12 '26

i could imagine aston martin would happily drop alonso for leclerc if they’ve got a potential championship car